London, UK
Bids and marketing manager
at BPTW
BPTW is hiring a bids and marketing manager to join its team in London.
The practice
BPTW is award-winning architects and urban designers specialising in residential-led development and mixed-use regeneration projects. We are a lively and sociable practice of over 120 people with our studio in West Greenwich, London. Working alongside leading developers, housing associations, local authorities and private clients, our philosophy is centred on creating homes and places that transform people’s lives.
We are an award winning AJ100-listed practice and have been recognised as one of the top architectural employers in the UK by BD and Building Magazine over multiple years. Our values guide the way we work and interact with our clients, partners, local communities and with each other: collaborative, passionate, nurturing, creative, respectful and sociable. Promoted across the practice, these are an intrinsic part of our culture.
We are an equal opportunities employer, passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our modern studio is also wheelchair accessible with step free access.
The role
We are looking for a highly motivated bids and marketing manager to steer our bids and marketing functions within the practice, coordinating and writing bid submissions and implementing marketing and PR initiatives.
The role will involve working closely with our senior management team and building strong relationships internally and externally, managing and co-ordinating high-quality bid and tender submissions, assisting in the support and delivery of marketing campaigns, managing events, PR, e-communications, social media, internal and external communications, and general marketing functions.
You must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, should be self-motivated, highly organised and be able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. We are looking for someone with the ability to think creatively, generate ideas that will demonstrate an understanding of the needs of our clients and deliver a competitive advantage for BPTW in our bid and marketing work. A significant element of the role will include writing bid responses and other marketing content and applicants should be skilled in doing this.
Applicants will ideally be educated to degree level (or hold relevant professional qualifications), with experience within architecture, construction or related built environment fields. Experience of working on bid and tender processes is crucial, as is a proven ability to coordinate the work of others and build strong relationships internally and externally.
We will also consider applications from individuals with experience at coordinator level looking to take a step up or those experienced within the architecture industry looking to change career path.
Personal attributes:
- excellent writing ability
- strong verbal communication skills
- works to strict deadlines and can coordinate a multitude of tasks effectively
- highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
- strategic and creative aptitude
- a motivated self-starter
- works well within a team environment
- comfortable building relationships at partner level and with senior members of staff
Essential skills:
- a track record coordinating bid and tender submissions, with a strong understanding of bid processes and the ability to influence these
- a high standard of writing with the ability to communicate convincingly, adapting your style for different types of written content and audiences, including bids
- experience delivering tactical marketing campaigns and activities
- experience in the built environment industry
- a degree in English, marketing, communications, business or relevant professional qualifications, or an architecture background would be an advantage
- experience with e-communications and social media
- experience coordinating client relations and business development programmes
- experience of event management
- ability to critically assess and appraise the work of others
- a critical visual eye with the ability to easily understand, interrogate and appreciate architectural images and material would be beneficial
- experience in InDesign is highly desirable
Primary duties will include, but not limited to:
- bid writing and marketing content creation
- manage and coordinate our bid and tender processes and submissions
- review bid opportunities
- lead on the implementation of a wide range of marketing and business development activities within the practice including PR, awards, photography briefs, presentations and other marketing collateral
- deliver specific external marketing campaigns
- build and manage relationships with our external membership networks
- producing project marketing communications material
- event management
- supporting BPTW’s content calendar for web, e-marketing and social media communication
- work with the BD and marketing team and partners on new business development opportunities and assist with the development of these
Benefits
- salary: £36,000 to £42,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
- health cashback scheme
- employee assistance programme
- free financial advice
- insurance cover (life assurance; critical illness; income protection)
- cycle to work scheme/season ticket loan
- allowances for continuous professional development
- annual salary reviews
- and more
How to apply
Please email a copy of your CV and a cover letter explaining why you have applied for the role, and detailing your relevant experience – please refer to the personal attributes and essential skills in the job description.
Please note we are unable to support applications that require current or future employment visa sponsorship.
Please clearly state your right to work in the UK on your application.